Welcome to the NWSSDTP Wellbeing page!

The NWSSDTP is committed to ensuring that you have access to all the help and support you need throughout your PhD. Each institution offers support for their Postgraduate Research (PGR) students and you can find links below to your institutional wellbeing resource hub. Please contact your supervisor or PGR school administrative team for advice on reporting sickness or other leave. We have also included links to external sites below, which offer assistance on improving both your physical and mental health. Clicking on the images will redirect you to the relevant external websites for more information and support.

Wellbeing Focus: Time Management

⏳ Feeling Overwhelmed by Your PhD? You’re Not Alone.

Struggling to juggle research, deadlines, and life? This blog post from PhD Academy dives into smart, realistic time management strategies that work for doctoral students. Whether you’re battling procrastination or just looking for more structure, you’ll find practical tips to help you take control of your schedule—and your sanity.

👉 Read the full post and start managing your time like a pro.

Some other blogs you may find helpful:

• https://www.uwslondon.ac.uk/blog/work-life-balance-during-a-phd/
• https://www.aru.ac.uk/blogs/10-tips-for-balancing-academics-and-social-life

Institutional Support

External Support

The Wellbeing Thesis: An online resource for postgraduate research students to support your well-being, learning and research.

Balanced Researcher Vitae – Warwick (PDF): This document outlines a holistic model for researcher development, promoting a balance between academic success and personal wellbeing.

TherapyRoute Global Crisis Lines: TherapyRoute compiles a global directory of suicide hotlines and crisis helplines to connect individuals in distress with immediate support across various countries.

UCL Res-Well Toolkit (PDF): This toolkit from UCL offers evidence-based strategies and practical tools to support the mental health and wellbeing of researchers throughout the research process.

The PGR MeND SharePoint: This site offers University of Liverpool PGR students and staff quick access to mental health and neurodiversity resources, with general and detailed information, sharing space, and access via UoL email or manual invite.